How to pronounce thinning
Say it like THIN-ing. Thinning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIN).
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- THIN
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thinning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thinning
American and British speakers say thinning in essentially the same way: /ˈθɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈθɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: THIN-ing.
What does thinning mean?
- present participle and gerund of thin How to pronounce thin
- Process of removing plants or parts of plants to facilitate the growth of other plants
- Wood, leaves, or other plant parts removed during the process of thinning
- The action or result of reducing thickness, density, or number
- Becoming less thick, dense, or numerous“thinning hair”
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Words that rhyme with thinning
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Questions about saying thinning
How do you pronounce thinning?
Say THIN-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈθɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thinning?
Thinning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIN). Broken into parts: THIN · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say thinning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈθɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.